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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony W530, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was introduced 3 years prior to the W530 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-20 scores vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony W530

 GX-20 W530 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung GX-20

 W530 GX-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2008More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony W530

 GX-20 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 vs the W530.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and W530 is 58 and 96 respectively.

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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and W530.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will show more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
Sony W530 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
26
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography info
Sony W530 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony W530
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2008-01-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $850 $269